Khloe Kardashian Condemns Critics of Pregnant Kim Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian, known for her candor and fierce loyalty, defended her sister Kim Kardashian this week against critics of her pregnant body.

Us Weekly reported that Kim recently posted on her blog a letter in which Khloe details why Kim, who is seven months along with her first child, needs to ignore the criticism and instead focus on the "miracle" that is growing inside of her.

As Us pointed out, the three Kardashian sisters don't always get along (which is fairly typical in any family!), but "when push comes to shove," the siblings stand by each other. As Khloe said to Kim, "I will do anything in my power to protect you!"

In the beginning of her letter, Khloe condemned those who have made public sport of critiquing Kim's pregnant body, referring to them as "true scum." Khloe wrote: "I find it disturbing that society loves to critique a woman's shape. That is low in and of itself, but I cannot tolerate one more vicious attack on my sister!"

Kim has spoken publicly about how the "fat-shaming," as it's been dubbed in the press, has made her feel somewhat defensive throughout her pregnancy. In response to this, Khloe told her sister: "Kim, you may be one of the strongest people I know. I have no idea how you endure such abuse but still smile and shine everyday. I commend you for not putting your head down and going into hiding like so many would."

Khloe's vocal defense of her sister comes at a time when she is publicly addressing her own fertility issues. As Us noted recently, in the June issue of Redbook, Khloe spoke frankly about her desire to start a family: "People assume I'm desperate for a baby. And yes, I would love to have a baby. But I'm 28, and I've been married three and a half years. I love my life, but it doesn't feel incomplete right now."

But Khloe Kardashian isn't allowing her own struggles with trying to conceive get in the way of celebrating Kim's pregnancy. At the end of her letter, in addition to telling Kim how beautiful she is, Khloe said: "You are perfect the way you are! This is your life! Your body! Your baby! I wish you could see how you have this pregnant glow and you sparkle everyday."

Although the Kardashians have lived in the public eye for some time now, this does not give critics license to shame a pregnant woman, celebrity or not. In addition to Khloe, other celebs have come to Kim's defense, pointing out the beauty of pregnancy. It's time for this shaming to stop.

Why do you think society feels it is appropriate to criticize a pregnant woman's body? Share with us in the comments below!

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